Custom label manufacturer to close Massachusetts plant, lay off nearly 70 workers
The shutdown is part of a broader wave of manufacturing closures and relocations across the state this year. A custom label printer in Wilmington is permanently closing, adding to a growing list of Massachusetts manufacturers that have shut down or moved operations elsewhere as the state’s manufacturing footprint...
Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, suspended by POST Commission
The suspension means Proctor is unable to work as a police officer in Massachusetts. The state’s police oversight board has suspended the certification of former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, the embattled investigator who was fired earlier this year over his conduct during the Karen Read case....
‘Incredibly painful’: Beloved Mass. farm closing its doors after more than 100 years
The farm blamed costs, weather, and challenges with finding help as some of the factors in the decision to shut down operations.
Massachusetts Called a Grinch State
Massachusetts ranked #9 among America's grinchiest states, but the data may not tell the whole holiday story for the Bay State.
Healey Declines to Back Income Tax Rollback
Gov. Maura Healey declined to take a position on a 2026 ballot question that would roll back Massachusetts’ income tax from 5% to 4%.
Massachusetts Governor Healey announces certain residents will no longer be subject to state or...
BOSTON – Today, Governor Maura Healey announced that thousands of Personal Care Attendants will no longer be subject to state or federal income taxes, which is projected to save them $5,000 or more per year. PCAs are health care professionals who help people with disabilities keep their independence by aiding with...
Mass DPU is taking up the task of reviewing utility bill costs
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has opened an investigation into all delivery charges on electric and gas utility bills. The DPU says the investigation will examine the causes of bill volatility and promote a greater understanding of rates for customers to take greater control over their...
Two Haitian immigrants charged in Massachusetts SNAP fraud case involving nearly $7M
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts have charged two Haitian immigrants in connection with what authorities describe as a large-scale scheme to traffic millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through two small retail stores in Boston. The charges were announced in a federal...
Massachusetts December Weather Update: Strong Winds Today, Snow Chance Returns This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Massachusetts — Wind snaps flags straight and sends loose debris skittering across sidewalks as daybreak breaks over eastern Massachusetts. Gusts howl between buildings, and the cold air stings exposed...
This Small Town In Massachusetts Is So Affordable, Retirees Say Social Security Is Enough
Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, Adams, Massachusetts offers a rare combination that feels like finding a twenty-dollar bill in your winter coat pocket – unexpected joy and genuine value. This charming town, living in the shadow of Mount Greylock, might just be the Bay State’s best-kept secret...
